Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno FM

Overview

Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno (often known online as "Laico") is a FIDE Master (FM) who built a reputation as a high-volume fast-chess specialist. He favors short time controls — especially Bullet and blitz — and mixes tactical grit with tenacious endgame defense. Title: FIDE Master (FM). Preferred time control: Bullet.

SEO keywords: Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno, FIDE Master, FM, Bullet chess, Blitz, Rapid, Sicilian, French Defense, Caro-Kann.

Career highlights

• Massive online footprint: thousands of recorded blitz games (Blitz record: 4,591–3,959–470) and strong bullet stats.
• Peak ratings across formats: 2573 (2025-02-18), 2500 (2025-10-30), 2534 (2023-05-08).
• Notable rivals: frequent matchups vs giantmutantoctopus (45 games), marcelossauro (42), Joshua Adrian Avila Rodriguez (38).
• Resilient performer: comeback rate ≈ 81% and long winning streaks (longest = 16).

Playing style & stats

Alfeu is a practical, high-effort player who thrives in messy positions and time trouble. Key stats:

• Endgame frequency ≈ 76% — fights deep into simplified positions.
• Average moves per win ≈ 68; per loss ≈ 75 — games are often long and combative.
• Strong tactical resilience: Win Rate After Losing Piece ≈ 48% and Comeback Rate ≈ 81%.
• Best time to play: around 11:00 (local peak).

Openings & repertoire

Prefers asymmetrical and dynamic systems that create practical chances in fast games:

• Sicilian Defense: Closed — heavy use and reliable results in blitz and bullet.
• French Defense (including Burn & Exchange lines) — strong Bullet win rate.
• Caro-Kann Defense — frequent, practical choice for endgame play.
• Also uses Australian Defense and irregular systems to surprise opponents.

Example game (illustrative)

A tiny, valid illustrative finish that captures the feel of fast tactical play:

Viewer:

(Scholar-style mate used here only as a short example of quick tactical finishes common in rapid online skirmishes.)

Personality & fun facts

• Community nickname: Laico. Often described as a Puzzle warrior and a caffeine-fueled grinder.
• Known for high monthly game volumes — practice-first mentality: "volume + intensity."
• Occasional flair: loves a late Swindle or last-second Flagging finish.
• Frequently studied openings: Sicilian, French and Caro-Kann — solid, practical choices for online play.

Deep dive placeholders

• Blitz rating trend (interactive):
• Peak ratings: 2573 (2025-02-18), 2500 (2025-10-30), 2534 (2023-05-08)